Universal M2-12A Operator's Manual page 4

ACCIDENTAL STARTING
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WARNING:
Accidental starting can cause injury
or death!
Turn OFF the DC breaker on the control panel or
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sel�ctor switch
unit's battery
engine.
Make
certain all personnel are clear of the engine before
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starting.
Make certain all covers, guards, and hatches are
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re-installed before starting the engine.
BAnERY EXPLOSION
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Battery explosion can cause injury
WARNING:
or death!
Do not smoke or allow an open flame near the battery
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being serviced. Lead acid batteries emit hydrogen, a
highly explosive gas, which can be ignited by elec
arcing or by lit tobacco products. Shut o
equipment in the vicinity to prevent electncal arcmg
during servicing.
Never connect the negative(-) battery cable to the
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( +)
positive connection terminal of the starter solenoid.
Do not test the battery condition by shorting the terminals
together. Sparks could ignite battery gases or fuel vapors.
Ventilate any compartment containing batteries to prevent
accumulation of explosive gases. To avoid sparks, do not
disturb the battery charger connections while the battery
is being charged.
• Avoid contacting the terminals with tools, etc., to prevent .
burns or sparks that could cause an explosion. Remo � e
wristwatch, rings, and any other jewelry before handling
the battery.
Always turn the battery charger off before disconnecting
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the battery connections. Remove the negative lead first
and reconnect it last when servicing the battery.
BAnERYACID
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Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause
WARNING:
severe Injury or death!
W hen servicing the battery or checking the electrolyte
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level, wear rubber glovys, a rubber apron, and eye
protection. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is
destructive. If it comes in contact with your skin, wash
it off at once with water. Acid may splash on the skin or
into the eyes inadvertently when removing electrolyte
caps.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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TOXIC EXHAUST GASES
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Carbon monoxide (CO} is a deadly gas!
W AR NI N G
:
Ensure that the exhaust system is adequate to expel gases
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discharged from the engine. Check the exhaust system
regularly for leaks and make sure the exhaust manifold/
water-injected elbow is securely attached.
• Be sure the unit and its surroundings are well ventilated.
Run blowers when running the generator set or engine.
Do not the generator set or engine unless the boat is
• run
equipped with a functioning marine carbon monoxide
detector that complies with ABYC A-24. Consult your
boat builder or dealer for installation of approved
detectors.
• For additional information, refer to ABYC
(educational information on Carbon Monoxide).
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Carbon monoxide (CO} is an invisible
WARNING:
odorless gas. Inhalation produces nu-like symptoms,
nausea or death!
• Do not use copper tubing in diesel exhaust systems.
Diesel fumes can rapidly destroy copper tubing in exhaust
systems. Exhaust sulfur causes rapid deterioration of
copper tubing resulting in exhaust/water leakage.
• Do not install exhaust outlet where exhaust can be drawn
through portholes, vents, or
exhaust discharge outlet is near the waterline, water could
enter the exhaust discharge outlet and close
flow of exhaust. Avoid overloading the
• Although diesel engine exhaust gases are not as toxic as
exhaust fumes from gasoline engines, carbon monoxide
gas is present in diesel exhaust fumes. Some of the
symptoms or signs of carbon monoxide inhalation
poisoning are:
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
AVOID MOVING PARTS
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Rotating parts can cause injury
WARNING:
or death!
Do not service the engine while it is running.
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situation arises in which it is absolutely necessary to
make operating adjustments, use extreme care to avoid
touching moving parts and hot exhaust system
components.
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conditioners. the engine
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craft.
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think
Inability to coherently
Throbbing in temples
Muscular twitching
Weakness and sleepiness
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